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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

In plant taxonomy, a division is equivalent to: a. order b. class c. phylum d. kingdom
Options
A order
B class
C phylum
Correct Answer
D kingdom
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In plant taxonomy, the term 'division' is used at the same hierarchical level as 'phylum' is used in animal taxonomy. Both are ranks below kingdom and above class.

Hint

It's the plant equivalent of the animal rank 'phylum'.

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